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Upcoming Events

Historic Clubhouse Tours

Feb1

A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society cub which shaped the park into what it is today, tours of the historic Nicoll Grist Mill are included and will be offered after the house tour, for adults and ages 8 and older, register

Where

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy.

Oakdale, NY

Phone

631-581-1005

Price

$4

Black History: Space Explorers

Feb7

Learn the history of the Black men and women astronomers and astronauts that shaped our understanding of the cosmos, register

Where

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy.

Oakdale, NY

Phone

631-581-1005

Price

$4

Full Moon Hike

Feb13

Nighttime walk in the park, discover your nocturnal neighbors and see how your senses change when the light fades, register

Where

Connetquot River State Park Preserve

4090 Sunrise Hwy.

Oakdale, NY

Phone

631-581-1005

Price

$4

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